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Our six grandchildren, who don't think a meal is complete without macaroni and cheese, love this creamy version featuring cheddar and cottage cheese.—Bertha Johnson, Indianapolis, Indiana
Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 each) equals 255 calories, 13 g fat (9 g saturated fat), 71 mg cholesterol, 492 mg sodium, 18 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 14 g protein.
Originally published as Deluxe Macaroni 'n' Cheese in Taste of Home October/November 1999, p6
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Reviewed on Apr. 11, 2012 by pattysue22
I had some cottage cheese I needed to use up and this looked appealing.... it was great!! Even better the next day... this is a keeper!!
Reviewed on Jan. 12, 2012 by tfahey
This was excellent Mac n cheese.... The whole family loved it. The only changes I made were adding a 1/2 tsp of ground mustard and a some shredded Parmesan on top before sprinkling the paprika! Will definitely make again!
Reviewed on Nov. 14, 2011 by cherylmac
This is the best Macaroni and Cheese I have ever tried. It is a family favorite.
Reviewed on Oct. 01, 2011 by KellyRoot
This is a very good variation to regular mac and cheese. The presentation looks better, if you use the very fine ground cottage cheese, such as Michigan Brand of small curd, or whip the cottage cheese ups a little. But the taste is excellent! I made if for a family reunion, and was recently asked to bring it to another family gathering again.
Reviewed on Apr. 05, 2011 by Libby T
This is the BEST Mac'n'Cheese. My 91 year old father-in-law and 62 year old husband this this dish is outstanding.
Reviewed on Mar. 13, 2011 by lmore1021
This is one of my daughters favorite and requests it everytime she is home from college.
Reviewed on Dec. 22, 2010 by sarz55
added about a 1/4 cup of milk and it was yummy!!
Reviewed on Dec. 03, 2010 by suezmike
This was so dry and the cottage cheese did not melt. I used small curd and made the recipe according to directions. If you like a creamy mac and cheese this is NOT for you.
Reviewed on Nov. 21, 2010 by devilgrrl
Excellent! Everyone in my family loves this! Very rich & creamy. A nice change!
Reviewed on Oct. 09, 2010 by amyalusa
I found that this was simple, easy and quick. The cheeses melted together beautifully and there were no "curds floating around in there" as some have suggested. I think if you follow the simple directions, you will find that you have an outstanding dish. If you want to make it a main dish, then I am sure that cubed, cooked ham, chicken or slices of smoked sausage would work very nicely. This is a very good recipe. If you are concerned about sodium and fat, use low or non fat sour cream and cottage cheese and use garlic powder instead of garlic salt. Use a salt substitute if you need to. My family really enjoyed this dish.
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